Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Spain are your 2026 FIFA World Cup™ champions after defeating Argentina 1-0. Alexi and Mosse break down all aspects of the match, including Spain's amazing defense, the commanding play of Rodri and Ferran Torres bagging the winner. We then discuss Lionel Messi's legacy in what was surely his last ever World Cup match and where he stacks up all-time in the GOAT debate. We then move onto Alexi's Best XI of the tournament, the best matches of the tournament and the best goals as well. We then pivot to looking back at the USA's performance and how fans should view the team going forward. Alexi finishes with his moment of the tournament and what the lasting legacy of this American World Cup will be. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:01: Recapping Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina13:33: Lionel Messi's legacy17:35: Rodri wins the Golden Ball & other World Cup award winners24:42: Alexi's Best XI of the tournament28:58: Looking back at the USA's performance31:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Alexi begins the show recapping the madness that was England's 6-4 victory over France in the Bronze Final Match. Alexi debates the merits of 3rd-place games and discusses how various kinds of soccer fans could have felt watching that. He then previews the Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Spain vs Argentina, what matchups is he looking forward to the most, how can Argentina neutralize Spain's possession game and the battle between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. He ends the show with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:56: Recapping England's 6-4 win over France 8:54: What is next for Thomas Tuchel and England? 12:40: Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina 22:54: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Argentina come back from a goal deficit late to defeat England 2-1 and book a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final™ vs Spain. Alexi and Mosse discuss how Argentina have been able to play through so much adversity this tournament, if Thomas Tuchel's tactics were off base and where this puts Lionel Messi in the GOAT conversation. We then look ahead to the final between Spain and Argentina and the 3rd-place match between France and England and Alexi finishes the show with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:34: Argentina eliminates England 2-1 10:10: Thomas Tuchel's tactics 13:20: How Argentina made the comeback 17:33: Assessing England's overall World Cup performance 19:30: 3rd place game between France and England 23:45: Previewing final between Spain and Argentina 31:10: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi recaps all the action from Spain's dominant 2-0 win over France that saw the Spaniards advance to their first Men's World Cup Final since 2010. Led by a commanding Rodri in the midfield and a stout defense, Spain totally shut down the French attack and Alexi gets into all the details. He then previews the second semifinal match between England and Argentina to see who will be meeting Spain in the final before ending with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:20: Spain eliminate France 2-0 9:30: Previewing England vs Argentina 15:32: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The semifinals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ are set and will see France meet Spain and England play Argentina. We start today's show talking about England's comeback win vs Norway and just how impressive Jude Bellingham has been this tournament. We then turn our attention to Argentina's win in extra time vs Switzerland that came with a healthy dose of controversy. Did Breel Embolo deserve to be sent off? Alexi says yes. We then pivot towards the semis and Alexi gives his power rankings for the last four teams and his current Golden Ball prediction. We finish with previews of France-Spain and England-Argentina and Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:46: England defeat Norway 2-1 19:21: Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time 25:35: Alexi's Power Rankings & Golden Ball predictions 28:30: Previewing France vs Spain 33:47: Previewing England vs Argentina 38:36: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1 after an 88th minute winner from Mikel Merino setting up a semifinal matchup vs France. We break down the match today and look ahead to the first of our semifinals before previewing the last two quarterfinal matchups tomorrow, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland. We end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:40: Spain eliminate Belgium 2-1 11:47: Previewing Norway vs England 16:07: Previewing Argentina vs Switzerland 18:32: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down France's tidy 2-0 win over Morocco which saw Les Bleus advance back into the semifinals for the FIFA World Cup™. Alexi and Mosse discuss if we are seeing Kylian Mbappé become the greatest World Cup player ever before our very eyes and if France have established themselves as the predominant soccer nation in the world. After, we discuss the criticism that Christian Pulisic has been receiving in the wake of the USA's loss to Belgium and if it is fair or not before previewing Spain vs Belgium. We end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:16: France eliminate Morocco 2-0 15:50: Is the criticism of Christian Pulisic fair? 23:45: Steve Cherundolo named USA Men's U-23 team manager 28:51: Previewing Spain vs Belgium 31:45: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show breaking down Argentina's great escape vs Egypt that saw the Albiceleste come back from a 2-0 hole to win 3-2 in stoppage time. Lionel Messi retook the Golden Ball lead today and was visibly emotional on the pitch after the game. We then react to Switzerland sending Colombia home on penalties before the guys rank the 5 best matches of the KO stage, and Alexi gives his power rankings of all the quarterfinal teams. Mosse provides his thoughts on the USA's shellacking against Belgium, and we discuss what comes next at the manager role. We end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:05: Argentina complete miracle comeback vs Egypt 8:53: Switzerland eliminate Colombia on penalties 12:38: Day after USA reaction 23:10: Top 5 Matches of KO Stage 25:36: Alexi's quarterfinals power rankings 28:30: France vs Morocco preview 30:23: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! The USA was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16 4-1 and Alexi provides a full break down. What went wrong for the USA, which players failed to step up, which players did show up, where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT all-time, what could Mauricio Pochettino have done differently and more. After a full recap of the USA game, Alexi touches on Spain defeating Portugal and pays his respects to Cristiano Ronaldo before briefly touching on the next slate of matches and giving his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:48: Reaction to the USA's defeat to Belgium14:07: Where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT19:27: Spain send Portugal & Ronaldo home23:13: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! In what was the match of the tournament to this point, England escaped Mexico City with a thrilling 3-2 win over El Tri. Alexi and Mosse break down all the madness from that match and discuss how impressive it was for England to go into that environment and leave with a win. After, we break down Norway's stunning upset of Brazil that sent the South American side out of a World Cup before the quarterfinals for the first time since 1990. Mosse explains what he thinks the current issues are with the entire Brazilian national team set up at the moment and how they can get back on the right path. We then preview the next slate of matches including the USA vs Belgium and the biggest news of the day, Folarin Balogun's red card suspension being withdrawn. We look ahead to Portugal vs Spain as well before ending with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: England's thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico7:15: Norway upset Brazil11:14: Mosse's break down of Brazil's problems18:06: Folarin Balogun's red card being withdrawn29:41: Previewing Spain vs Portugal33:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! Without David Mosse today, Alexi reacts to Morocco's 3-0 win over Canada that sent them to the quarterfinals and sent Jesse Marsch's team home. Alexi talks about Morocco's place among the new soccer powerhouses and if this tournament was ultimately a success for Canada. He then looks ahead to tomorrow's matches featuring Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England before ending the show with his Moment of the Day, a reflection on his time in Philadelphia and America's 250th birthday. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: Morocco eliminates Canada9:35: Previewing Mexico vs England10:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Round of 32 has reached its conclusion and we saw what was maybe the match of the tournament. Cape Verde gave Argentina everything they could handle and took it to extra time before falling at the end 3-2. Alexi and Mosse pay their respects to this Cape Verde team who inspired the whole world with their play this tournament. We then discuss Egypt and Colombia advancing to the Round of 16 before Alexi picks his best XI of the Round of 32. We then preview the next slate of matches, the first two of the Round of 16, before Alexi finishes the show with his Moment of the Round of 32 and Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:36: Argentina and Cape Verde put on a classic6:08: Egypt eliminate Australia10:40: Colombia defeat Ghana 1-014:04: Alexi's Best XI of the Round of 3217:18: Previewing the first Round of 16 matches22:05: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We start the show breaking down the INSANE match between Portugal and Croatia that saw Cristiano Ronaldo's side send Luka Modrić and co. home. Ronaldo bagged his first ever KO stage goal in the World Cup and Croatia had an equalizer ruled out deep into stoppage time. Alexi and Mosse reflect on Modrić's career as this was surely his last World Cup appearance and look forward to the match between Portugal and Spain set up after Spain's 3-0 win over Austria. Then we preview the USA's match vs Belgium in the Round of 16 and discuss how Ricardo Pepi will fill Folarin Balogun's shoes at striker. We preview the next slate of the matches, the last of the Round of 32, before ending with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:52: Portugal eliminates Croatia7:18: Appreciating Luka Modrić9:43: Spain dominates Austria14:10: Looking ahead to USA vs Belgium19:54: Previewing the next slate of games22:49: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 and the boys are breaking down everything. Folarin Balogun's goal and subsequent red card, Malik Tillman's free kick goal, Mauricio Pochettino's tactics and our Round of 16 meeting with Belgium. Alexi and Mosse also break down Harry Kane and England breaking the hearts of DR Congo fans everywhere with two late goals and all the madness in Belgium's win over Senegal. Alexi then gives his top 10 power rankings for this tournament before previewing the next slate of games and finishing with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:00: Reaction to the USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina4:33: Folarin Balogun's controversial red card10:53: Feeling around this USA team16:37: England rallies to beat DR Congo19:48: Belgium stuns Senegal21:07: Alexi's Power Rankings23:22: Previewing next slate of matches25:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored again in wins, 3-0 over Sweden for France and 2-1 over Ivory Coast for Norway, continuing the pattern of superstars showing up for their teams this summer. Alexi and Mosse then break down Mexico's VERY impressive 2-0 win over Ecuador that sets up a potential Round of 16 matchup vs England. We then look ahead to the USA's Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina and Alexi highlights three players from the US squad he wants to see have a big game. We finish as always with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:08: Erling Haaland scores, Norway eliminate Ivory Coast6:11: Kylian Mbappé bags a brace in France win15:32: Mexico send Ecuador home with 2-0 win19:45: Previewing USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina24:15: England vs DR Congo preview26:33: Belgium vs Senegal preview27:58: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! What a day in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™! Paraguay pulled off one of the upsets of the tournament, sending Germany home through penalty kicks and we discuss all the ramifications of that result. Should Germany replace Julian Nagelsmann as their head coach, could Jürgen Klopp be a potential successor, where does this leave the German national team in general and more. Brazil came back from a 1-0 deficit to beat Japan and to end the night, Morocco sent the Netherlands packing also on penalties. We then preview the next slate of matches than will see hosts Mexico, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé back in action and we end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:11: Brazil come back, eliminate Japan9:15: Paraguay send Germany home on penalties15:05: Should Germany make a managerial change?19:49: Morocco defeat Netherlands on penalties24:34: Next slate of matches34:11: Robert Lewandowski signs with Chicago Fire36:57: Looking ahead to USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina40:37: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Round of 32 started today and Canada kicked it off in dramatic fashion with a stoppage time winner vs South Africa. Alexi and Mossi discuss if this was the biggest win in Canadian Men's soccer history, is Jesse Marsch's contract extension is now justified and more. After, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow's games that see Brazil and Germany in action and a blockbuster matchup between the Netherlands and Morocco. Alexi ends the show with his moment of the day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:26: Canada claims 1-0 victory over South Africa9:06: Brazil vs Japan preview13:54: Germany vs Paraguay preview16:00: Netherlands vs Morocco preview19:17: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Group Stage has concluded and the Round of 32 is upon us. The Group Stage went out with a bang with an insane Algeria-Austria finish, Lionel Messi scoring yet again, and Colombia and Portugal giving us one of the matches of the tournament. After breaking down all the action of the day, Alexi and Mosse give out their best of the Group Stage and look ahead to the Knockout stage and some of the thrilling matchups that await there. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:32: Group J: Insane Algeria-Austria end, Messi scores again10:23: Group K: Colombia draw Portugal, Congo advance14:48: Group L: England and Croatia get wins17:12: Group Stage superlatives20:06: Knockout Stage preview25:41: USA's knockout stage path28:30: Semis and Final predictions29:51: Alexi's Moment of the Group Stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Cape Verde against all odds have advanced to the knockout round in its first ever FIFA World Cup™ appearance in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Alexi and Mosse react to this extraordinary feat by the Blue Sharks who will now face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the Round of 32. We then break down Uruguay crashing out, Ousmane Dembélé bagging a hat trick and more. To end the show we look ahead to the final day of the Group Stage and Alexi has his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:22: Cape Verde Advance to Knockout Stage!!4:09: Uruguay Crash Out of the Tournament6:45: Ousmane Dembélé's Bags a Hatty12:54: Final Thoughts on the USA's Group Stage21:26: Previewing Final Day of the Group Stage26:55: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA ended its group stage in defeat, falling to Türkiye 3-2. Alexi and Mosse break down the match that saw manager Mauricio Pochettino make nine changes to the starting XI as well as the return of Christian Pulisic. Despite the loss, the USA still won Group D and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32. After dissecting the USA's coming match, Alexi and Mosse went through the rest of the matches from the day that saw Ecuador upset Germany, Australia earn a spot in the round of 32 and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:15: Instant reaction to the USA's loss to Türkiye4:48: Takeaways from the defeat to Türkiye9:49: Looking ahead to Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina13:18: Recapping the rest of Group D, E & F18:18: Previewing the next slate of matches20:52: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! This was the first day of simultaneous kickoffs and there was excitement aplenty. In Group A, Mexico finished off a perfect Group Stage with a 3-0 win over Czechia and South Africa stunned South Korea to earn automatic qualification as well. In Group B, Switzerland defeated Canada to earn 1st place but Canada still finished 2nd while Bosnia eliminated Qatar to almost certainly secure a matchup with the USA in the Round of 32. And in Group C we saw Brazil and Morocco advance as first and second. We then looked ahead to the next round of matches and went in-depth on the USA's meeting with Türkiye and then Alexi finished up with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: Group A Recap: Mexico win, South Korea shocked6:57: Group B Recap: Switzerland beat Canada, top group12:13: Group C Recap: Brazil, Morocco advance18:47: Previewing USA vs Türkiye23:12: Previewing the rest of the next slate of matches26:39: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show today discussing Cristiano Ronaldo joining the superstar goal party with a brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Alexi and Mosse debate if this big win quiets some of the concerns that were floating around Portugal after their draw with DR Congo. After, we break down England's scoreless draw vs Ghana and Croatia's 1-0 win over Panama that saw the CONCACAF side eliminated. We then look ahead to the next slate of matches that begins the simultaneous kickoffs with SIX games from Groups A, B, and C. We finish with Alexi's moment of the day centering on Cristiano Ronaldo once more taking center stage. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:41: Ronaldo scores twice in blowout vs Uzbekistan9:27: England held to scoreless draw vs Ghana12:38: Croatia defeat Panama 1-014:52: Previewing the next slate of matches22:14: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Where else to begin today other than with Lionel Messi surpassing Miroslav Klose and becoming the all-time leading scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup™. He scored twice vs Austria to bring his all-time total to 18 in the World Cup and 5 in this tournament alone. Hot on his heels in the all-time chase is Kylian Mbappé who scored two himself against Iraq to put his all-time total at 16, just two behind the Argentine. And not to be outdone, Erling Haaland added a brace of his own vs Senegal to make this Megastar Monday truly live up to its name. After giving all the stars their flowers Alexi and Mosse previewed the next slate of matches that will see Harry Kane and England and Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal back in action and then took a trip down memory lane for Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:58: Messi becomes FIFA World Cup™ all-time leading scorer10:37: Kylian Mbappé scores two against Iraq13:12: Erling Haaland bags a brace vs Senegal17:55: Previewing the next slate of matches21:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we discuss Lamine Yamal's return to Spain's starting lineup leading to a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia and Belgium dragging to another draw, this time against Iran. After breaking down those matches, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow's slate which will see Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all take the field and the question is very simple: is Leo Messi going to become the all-time leading scorer in Men's FIFA World Cup™ history? Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:05: Belgium and Iran draw7:15: Spain and Yamal dominate Saudi Arabia11:18: Is Lionel Messi about to make history?13:17: Kylian Mbappé and France take the stage14:21: Erling Haaland and Norway face Senegal17:02: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we discuss the Netherlands 5-1 rout of Sweden and Germany's last gasp winner against the Ivory Coast and Alexi and Mosse debate if either of those European giants have the look of actual World Cup winners. We then discuss Curaçao getting a very surprising draw against Ecuador that saw their goalkeeper make an astonishing 15 saves. We then get out our last thoughts about the USA's victory over Australia and what Mauricio Pochettino will do with the squad knowing that the group is already secured. Finally, we look ahead to the next slate of matches before Alexi dives into his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:30: Netherlands blow out Sweden4:22: Germany just top Ivory Coast6:42: Ecuador draws with Curaçao10:18: Final thoughts on the USA's win vs Australia21:36: Previewing the next slate of matches27:12: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! For the first time since 2010 in a men's FIFA World Cup, the USA has won its group! A 2-0 US win over Australia coupled with a 1-0 Paraguay win over Türkiye meant that the USA has topped Group D after just two matches. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from the win over the Socceroos: what players stood out the most, who was their man of the match, how do you juggle having this much time before the first knockout stage match and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: Reacting to the USA defeating Australia & winning Group D21:02: Paraguay eliminates Türkiye23:50: Brazil win 3-0 over Haiti26:05: Morocco tops Scotland 1-027:02: Previewing the next slate of matches29:21: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we react to Mexico's win over South Korea which clinched them the top spot in Group A, the first time of the tournament to win a group. We react to Switzerland's big win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar. After, Alexi and Mosse do a deep dive on the coming USA vs Australia match and what they expect to see from the two leaders of Group D. We discuss more news surrounding Christian Pulisic as it is seeming less and less certain he will see the pitch. We wrap up the show previewing the rest of tomorrow's matches including both Brazil and Morocco being back in action and finish with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:16; Mexico clinches Group A with win over South Korea7:35: Canada hammers Qatar10:24: Switzerland's big win11:52: Previewing the USA vs Australia21:31: Previewing the next slate of matches24:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show by recapping England's exciting 4-2 win over Croatia that saw Harry Kane bag a brace before touching on Portugal's shocking 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Alexi and Mosse discuss if Portugal have a Cristiano Ronaldo problem and how the team should handle the situation going forward. We then touch on Colombia and Ghana's wins before getting to the latest with Christian Pulisic and Alexi's power rankings! Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:35: England cruise past Croatia7:29: Portugal draw with DR Congo11:51: Colombia take down Uzbekistan13:33: Ghana beats Panama at the death15:04: Is it time to worry about Pulisic's health?19:30: Alexi's Power Rankings22:13: Previewing the next slate of matches27:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start where else but with Lionel Messi's first ever World Cup hat trick in Argentina's win over Algeria. With his three goals he moved into a tie with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men's FIFA world cup history. He was far from the only superstar to shine today though, as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in wins for France and Norway. After, Alexi and Mosse react to comments from USA manager Mauricio Pochettino about the state of American soccer before previewing the next slate of matches that will see Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal make their tournament debut alongside Harry Kane and England. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1;10: Lionel Messi's historic hat trick4:13: Kylian Mbappé scores a brace in France win7:31: Erling Haaland's FIFA World Cup™ debut10:12: Reacting to Mauricio Pochettino's recent comments14:04: Previewing the next slate of games16:30: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show discussing the shocking scoreless draw between Spain and Cape Verde. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from a match that will go down as one of the most surprising results in World Cup history. After, we discuss the rest of the days games that saw Belgium-Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Iran-New Zealand all draw as well. After, we look ahead to the next slate of games that will see Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland and all play and Alexi and Mosse predict if will see one of them break the all-time World Cup goals record. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:54: Alexi's appearance on After Hours with James Corden2:45: Spain's shocking draw with Cape Verde7:47: Belgium-Egypt recap9:33: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay recap10:50: Iran-New Zealand recap12:28: Previewing Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland's upcoming games19:36: Will Messi or Mbappé break the all-time World Cup goals record?22:40: Alexi's moment of the day  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down the thrilling 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan and the electric atmosphere that the match brought with it. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Germany's 7-1 romp over Curaçao and if Die Mannschaft are back to their imposing best, and to wrap up the review, we recap the Ivory Coast grabbing three late points from Ecuador. Looking ahead to the next slate of matches, Alexi and Mosse debate if Spain are bound for another dynastic run like in the early 2010s and we finish the show with Alexi showing some love to Curaçao for earning their first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:52: Netherlands and Japan's thrilling match5:05: Germany dominate Curaçao8:34: Ivory Coast get late winner vs Ecuador10:41: Are Spain about to start another dynasty?13:58: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay preview15;27: Iran-New Zealand preview16:56: Belgium-Egypt18:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we react to Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco and why Mosse was so disappointed by the result. After, we break down the rest of the matches of the day including Scotland getting a massive three points over Haiti and Australia upsetting Türkiye 2-0 setting up a huge match with the USA for first place in Group D. 24 hours later Alexi and Mosse reflect on the USA's amazing win over Paraguay and what it could mean for the rest of the tournament. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse lookahead to the next slate of matches including the Netherlands taking on Japan and Germany getting their campaign started. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:28: Brazil-Morocco recap9:00: Haiti-Scotland recap11:46: Qatar-Switzerland recap14:04: Australia-Türkiye recap19:42: Reflecting on the USA's big win27:00: Previewing the next slate of games31:00: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down and react to the USA's massive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, Christian Pulisic was everywhere, the midfield was dominant and Gio Reyna capped off the evening with an outside of the boot worldie. Alexi and Mosse discuss where this match ranks in the history of the USA at the World Cup and Alexi describes what it was like being in the building for the event. After, we touch on Canada's draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and look forward to the coming matches including Brazil vs Morocco. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: USA defeats Paraguay 4-15:46: Folarin Balogun bags a brace10:51: Alexi and Mosse pick their men of the match13:34: South Korea-Czechia recap14:20: Canada-Bosnia & Herzegovina recap16:13: Looking ahead to the next matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with an episode of State of the Union! We react to Mexico's win over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones found the back of the net and three players saw red. After breaking down El Tri's big win, Alexi shares his experience of being with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the FOX set as we set sail on this summer of soccer. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse preview the USA's opening match vs Paraguay and what the team should expect as they begin a World Cup on home soil. Presented by Zillow #Zillow CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:50 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Here!1:50 Mexico Def. South Africa, 2-04:45 Mexico's Red Card In 90'7:30 Takeaways from Mexico vs South Africa9:00 Alexi's First Day On Set For 2026 FIFA World Cup11:15 USA vs Paraguay Preview17:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have done it! Alexi and Mosse preview the final group featuring Harry Kane and England, Luka Modrićand Croatia, Antoine Semenyo and Ghana, and Panama lead by Aníbal Godoy. Tune in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:25 - England Preview3:56 - Croatia Preview5:19 - Ghana Preview6:42 - Panama Preview8:05 - Match of the Group9:16 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronaldo! Luis Díaz! Group K is LOADED. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their dive into each World Cup group, this time featuring DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia and Portugal. Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:20 - Portugal Preview4:17 - DR Congo Preview5:50 - Uzbekistan Preview7:08 - Colombia Preview9:55 - Match of the Group10:34 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here. Comes. Lionel Messi! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse Break down the defending champions, Argentina, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. What can we expect from Marcel Sabitzer and Austria? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:04 - Argentina Preview4:55 - Algeria Preview5:40 - Austria Preview6:41 - Jordan Preview7:12 - Match of the Group8:01 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GROUP OF DEATH! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group I featuring the co-favorites, France. This is a star studded affair as well with Norway's Erling Haaland, France's Kylian Mbappé, and Senegal's Sadio Mane taking the stage. Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:12 - France Preview5:35 - Senegal Preview7:09 - Iraq Preview8:01 - Norway Preview10:20 - Match of the Group10:48 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We react to the USA's hard fought 2-1 loss to Germany which was the States' last warm up match before the World Cup kicks off. Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA's strong performance despite the loss, break down the starting XI and whether or not it was the same starters we will see in the opening match vs Paraguay, react to news regarding Chris Richards' availability for the USA's opener, and debate if we saw one of the great USA goals of all-time from Jedi Robinson. After breaking down the USA-Germany match, Alexi and Mosse provide updates on friendlies from the other countries in Group D, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. To end the show, Alexi gives some words of encouragement for the USA players as we get closer and closer to the start of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Presented by Zillow #Zillow USA-Germany match recap: 3:36Was this the USA's starting XI for the World Cup opener?: 6:53Jedi Robinson's GOLAZO: 12:33Final thoughts on loss to Germany: 19:11Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye friendly recap: 24:00Alexi's words of encouragement for the USA players: 31:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your defending Euro Champions, Spain, and Group H are up next as we roll through our World Cup previews. Alexi Lalas get you set for the tournament looking at Federico Valverde and Uruguay, Salem Al-Dawsari and Saudi Arabia alongside debutants Cape Verde. Will Lamine Yamal lead Spain to a title? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:08 - Spain Preview4:42 - Cape Verde Preview6:22 - Saudi Arabia Preview8:24 - Uruguay Preview11:22 - Match of the Group12:02 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Group G is up next as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview every group at the World Cup. Will Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium bring the magic and go on a run? What do the guys expect from Mohamed Salah and Egypt? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:05 - Belgium Preview3:39 - Egypt Preview4:53 - Iran Preview7:15 - New Zealand Preview8:21 - Match of the Group8:54 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the world's eyes on North America, icons Alexi Lalas (USA), Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (Mexico) and Dwayne De Rosario (Canada) come together to break down the host nations' identity and expectations in 2026 - debating the role each country's professional leagues have with their national teams, the "Quinto Partido" curse and which CONCACAF giant will be the first to truly conquer the world's game. Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:46 -  Chicharito on Mexico's “soap opera” soccer identity2:50 - Dwayne De Rosario on Canada's “relentless” soccer identity3:42 - USA's “diverse” soccer identity4:36 - Alexi Lalas ‘Mexico plays like assholes'5:27 - Chicharito on USA's style of play7:08 - Dwayne De Rosario on playing the "privileged" USMNT7:57 - Chicharito's favorite moments playing the U.S.10:13 - Dwayne De Rosario's favorite moments playing the U.S.11:09 - The Impact of Hosting a FIFA World Cup13:00 - Turning Canada into a soccer country15:30 - The Legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup17:05 - The Impact of MLS on the host nations20:00 - MLS and the Mexican Player22:09 - MLS vs the Canadian Premier League24:10 - How can MLS & Liga MX compete against EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A?28:42 - The Lionel Messi effect30:34 - “We still need to fight each other”31:31 - Will Mexico, Canada or the U.S. win a World Cup first?33:45 - Are the expectations on Mexico fair?37:47 - Will Canada rise to higher expectations?40:47 - Criticism of Mexico's style of play42:40 - The most ANGRY Alexi ever got in a Mexico match43:40 - The beauty of the El Tri fan base45:00 - Prediction: Jesse Marsch & Canada to the KNOCKOUT ROUND?!47:57 - Prediction: Mexico and the Quinto Partido52:20 - Prediction: USA = Quarterfinals or BUST? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices